The York Water (YORW) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

The York Water

NasdaqGS•Utilities•Utilities - Regulated Water

$33.17-0.18(-0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$524.00M

P/E

22.0x

P/S

6.3x

P/B

1.8x

The York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. It owns and operates three wastewater collection systems; twelve wastewater collection and treatment systems; and two reservoirs, including Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which hold approximately 2.5 billion gallons of water. The company operates a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman; and owns satellite groundwater systems in York, Adams, and Lancaster Counties, as well as two impounding dams on primary system located in York and Springfield Townships. It serves customers in the fixtures and furniture, electrical machinery, food products, paper, ordnance units, textile products, air conditioning systems, laundry detergents, barbells, and motorcycle industries in 58 municipalities within four counties in south-central Pennsylvania. The York Water Company was incorporated in 1816 and is based in York, Pennsylvania.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 59/100

Strongest: Profitability (21/25); weakest: Cash & Earnings Quality (3/25).

Profitability21/25

Growth18/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags17/25

Cash & Earnings Quality3/25

Strengths

Strong marginsRising earningsProfit converts from growthImproving leverage

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 22.0x5y range 21.0x – 38.2x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 6.3x5y range 5.6x – 11.8x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 1.8x5y range 1.8x – 4.3x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

Free cash flow has been negative in 7 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.

Cash Burn

Red Flag

The last 7 consecutive quarters had negative FCF — the company is burning cash and may need external funding.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $524.00M

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $83.42M
Q. Revenue: $23.52M
TTM EBITDA: $44.98M
TTM Op. Income: $30.50M
Q. Op. Income: $9.81M
TTM Net Income: $23.80M
Q. Net Income: $7.62M
EPS: $0.49
Shares Out.: $15.88M

$83.42M in TTM revenue grew 9.4% YoY, reaching $23.52M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $44.98M and TTM operating income of $30.50M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $23.80M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

EBITDA Margin: 57.2%
Op. Margin: 41.7%
Net Margin: 32.4%

Op. margin of 41.7% is up 4.8% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 32.4% Over the past year, operating margin is up 13% — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 22.0x
P/S Ratio: 6.3x
P/B Ratio: 1.8x

At 22.0x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 6.3x and P/B of 1.8x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is down 5% — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $703.97M
Cash: $555,000
Long-Term Debt: $189.36M
Book Value: $294.28M
D/E Ratio: 0.6
Debt/EBITDA: 14.1

With $703.97M in assets and $189.36M in long-term debt, D/E is 0.6and book value is $294.28M — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Over the past year, debt/equity is down 31% — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $11.87M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $-14.15M
FCF Margin: -17.0%
FCF / Net Income: -0.6

TTM FCF of $-14.15M on $11.87M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of -0.6x means the business consumes cash — it is not yet self-funding. Over the past year, free cash flow is up 22% — an improving trend.